handling handling /ˈhændəlɪŋ/

noun

1. () The action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means  ( manipulation , handling )
   the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
   
2. () Manual (or mechanical) carrying, moving, delivering or working with something  ( handling )
   manual (or mechanical) carrying, moving, delivering or working with something
   
3. () The management of someone or something  ( handling , treatment )
   the management of someone or something
    The handling of prisoners
   the handling of prisoners
    The treatment of water sewage
   the treatment of water sewage
    The right to equal treatment in the criminal justice system
   the right to equal treatment in the criminal justice system